Zone Blitz

About

Description

MissionTo create a sustained system for lifting people out of poverty by creating an environment whereby neighbors from throughout the community work together to address challenges and create opportunities

Principles

We will work alongside the community, rather than imposing projects or actions onto the neighborhoods or present as if “we” are trying to help “them.”

Our focus will be resident-centric, meaning that every decision will take into account the wants and needs of the residents first and foremost.

Address the top priorities from the Community Listen tour, but also address other stated issues/problems as able.

Use a “barn raising” model – everyone will need to contribute and work together to “move the needle” on community priorities and other “neighborhood health indicators” - Engage the business, faith, medical, education and non-profit service communities in plan development and implementation.

Capitalize on existing neighborhood pride; build on this strength by engaging neighborhood residents in solutions.

Stress the importance of this project to all Springfield citizens via a broad-based community education campaign.

Focus the investment of City funds in the areas identified during the Community Listen Tour to improve these and other “neighborhood health indicators.”

Address the Zone 1 “food desert” and encourage/incentivize community gardens.